Calendar

Arts and entertainment events in Richmond.

Wednesday 05

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China-America Festival of Film and Culture A series featuring lectures, scholars and film about Chinese culture runs through Oct. 9 at various locations. Most events are free. Call 245-0236 or visit www.therosegroup.org.

Thursday 06

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China-America Festival of Film and Culture A series featuring lectures, scholars and film about Chinese culture runs through Oct. 9 at various locations. Most events are free. Call 245-0236 or visit www.therosegroup.org.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a Chinese Film Program at UR's Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. The film is "Breaking the Silence." Through Sunday. Free. 287-6699.

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Jepson Leadership Forum Author E.J. Dionne and "The Weekly Standard" editor William Kristol open the UR lecture series "The State of Public Debate" with a talk on the current trends in the news media, 7 p.m. in the Jepson Alumni Center. Tickets are free but required. 287-6627.

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China-America Festival of Film and Culture A series featuring lectures, scholars and film about Chinese culture runs through Oct. 9 at various locations. Most events are free. Call 245-0236 or visit www.therosegroup.org.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a Chinese Film Program at VCU's Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. The film is "Pretty Big Feet." Free. Through Sunday. 287-6699.

Richmond Oktoberfest A celebration of German culture, music, food and dance comes to the Richmond Raceway Complex at 6 p.m. Tickets are $13-$15. Through Oct. 8. 342-0310.

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Eyes on Richmond A weekly forum about city issues runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church through Nov. 18. This week, Mark Holmberg discusses "Impressions of the City: The Notes of a Reporter." Admission is $6 and includes lunch from Comfort. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

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Jazz Concert The Renewal Jazz Quintet explores the spiritual roots of jazz and African-American music at the West End Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10. 9008 Quioccasin Road. 741-6562.

National Folk Festival The 67th Annual National Folk Festival comes to downtown Richmond with three days of world music and culture, starting at 6 p.m. Through Oct. 9. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.nationalfolkfestival.com.

Grace Street Theater The Starr Foster Dance Company presents "Shivers," an evening of dance featuring "Heroin(e)," "Undone," "Tuesday in May," "Monster in the Closet" and the film "Seven Sisters" at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 8. Tickets are $10-$15. 934 W. Grace St. 343-0250.

First Fridays Artwalk The monthly Broad Street gallery openings features receptions and live entertainment, 7-10 p.m. For a full listing of openings, see the Galleries Box. Call 304-1554 or visit www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.

museums

University of Richmond Museums At the Lora Robins Gallery of Design From Nature, Stephen Addiss gives a lecture and demonstration for the opening of "Touch of the Brush: The Art of Chinese Calligraphy," 1:30-2:20 p.m. Through June 4. Also, "Traditions in Miniature: The Louise Westbrook Collection of Chinese Ceramics" runs through Sept. 10, 2006. 289-8276.

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China-America Festival of Film and Culture A series featuring lectures, scholars and film about Chinese culture runs through Oct. 9 at various locations. Most events are free. Call 245-0236 or visit www.therosegroup.org.

Bagpipe Concert The Seventh Annual Bagpipe Concert, "The Flying Scotsman," comes to Bon Air Christian Church with performances by David Mucklow and William Deihl, starting at 8 p.m. Free. 2071 Buford Road. 272-6228.

High on the Hog The annual Church Hill celebration stars barbecue, sauce and music by Johnny Houston and the Legends, Mo Debree, Dale Watson and His Lonestars, and Brad Spivey's Honky Tonk Experience, starting at noon. Free. 788-1715.

National Folk Festival The 67th Annual National Folk Festival comes to downtown Richmond with three days of world music and culture, starting at noon, Oct. 7-9. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.nationalfolkfestival.com.

Sunday 09

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An Afternoon in History The Henrico County Historical Society hosts a day of food, entertainment and a silent auction at Nuckols Farm, noon-4 p.m. Free. 501-4103.

China-America Festival of Film and Culture A series featuring lectures, scholars and film about Chinese culture runs through Oct. 9 at various locations. Most events are free. Call 245-0236 or visit www.therosegroup.org.

National Folk Festival The 67th Annual National Folk Festival comes to downtown Richmond with three days of world music and culture, starting at noon, Oct. 7-9. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.nationalfolkfestival.com.

Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series Bon Air Presbyterian Church hosts a free monthly concert series at 4 p.m. This month, the Herb Stone Orchestra plays big band music. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.

Latin Ballet Gala The Latin Ballet of Virginia Gala, "Salsa and Passion," features entertainment by the Latin Ballet artists, music by the Band Caribe Ensemble, a reception and silent auction, starting at 7 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets are $50. 9214 Stony Point Parkway. 379-2555.